Research Article

Risk and Reliability Assessment of Metal Lathe Machining Operation with DBN-FFTA Hybrid Approach

Table 1

Description of intermediate events in metal lathes relevant failure.

SymbolIntermediate eventSymbolIntermediate event

IE1Deficiency of grip chuckIE15Gathering of flouncy in grip chuck
IE2Failure to hold the workpieceIE16Loose connections and screws of the upper jaw
IE3Tool post defectIE17Functional defect of the cutting tool
IE4Defective cooling systemIE18Defective coolant outlet
IE5Installation and assembly error of machine componentsIE19Defective cooling pump motor
IE6Inappropriate performance speedIE20Speed control malfunction
IE7Safety guard errorIE21Shaking
IE8Improper feeding rateIE22Lock lever not working properly
IE9Tail stockIE23Spindle heating
IE10Workpiece vibrationIE24High noise of the spindle
IE11Insufficient rotation and movementIE25Spindle cutting stop
IE12Not moving supports or Vernier’sIE26Incorrect spindle orientation
IE13Malfunction of the grip chuck keyIE27Corrosion and tearing of the grater or tool post
IE14Spindle defectIE28Low coolant level